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Post by wayne on Mar 16, 2011 19:33:19 GMT -5
Just reassembling an M gearbox. Always do this sort of stuff with both service manual and parts book open. On the kickstart shaft, there is a "Plate, Oil level", part #8 on page 25 of the parts book- see below. This part appears to be missing. It wasn't there on disassembly as I photographed every bit that came off the shaft washer by spring by gear etc. My day set aside to do this job comes to a grinding halt. I don't really expect anybody to know this but you never know.........was this part discontinued and no longer used, Suzuki did do this sort of thing. Or has a previous mechanic lost this bit (the engine and gearbox have been removed in the past evidenced by the crappy silicon job they've done around the gaskets). Thanks, Wayne  |
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Post by redbug2 on Mar 17, 2011 7:42:19 GMT -5
Don't know it this will help, but it may? There is a kick start shaft for sale on ebay and seller has exploded all of the parts in the picture and I don't see that piece in the listing. You may want to ask the seller whether or not they had that piece. I doubt it....
Listing title is: 1975 Suzuki RE5 Rotary Kick Starter Shaft.
Or, is that piece on the other side and attached to the casing? I don't remember the RE-5 having an oil level window? ... Sounds like it would be a reflector to see the oil level through a window... So, chances are when it went to production they took the window out?
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Post by supersaki on Mar 17, 2011 11:57:17 GMT -5
Hi Wayne, Part #8 was only used in the very early engines and it was there to fill in a hole in the main engine/transmission casing. If you do not have the hole then you do not need part #8 I Hope this solves your problem. Roy Attachments: |
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Post by supersaki on Mar 17, 2011 11:58:54 GMT -5
Second picture. Attachments: |
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Post by ziggystardust on Mar 17, 2011 12:16:04 GMT -5
Supersaki, I'm intrigued by you're knowledge on such matters as above, what is your background with the RE5? How do you know such things?  Z |
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Post by supersaki on Mar 17, 2011 12:37:04 GMT -5
Hi,swap me the kickstart lever that you have fitted to your orange M for a good standard lever and i will tell you ( I need an early lever)
kind regards Roy
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Post by Tonny on Mar 17, 2011 12:38:10 GMT -5
You are right, mine don't have the hole......  |
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Post by Tonny on Mar 17, 2011 12:40:29 GMT -5
Hi,swap me the kickstart lever that you have fitted to your orange M for a good standard lever and i will tell you ( I need an early lever) kind regards Roy I am interested to ;D -Tonny |
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Post by ziggystardust on Mar 17, 2011 13:05:11 GMT -5
You want this kickstart lever Roy?  |
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Post by supersaki on Mar 17, 2011 13:57:58 GMT -5
No,the one thats fitted in your recent magazine feature.
Sorry I might be mistaken I just assumed that it was your bike.
Thanks again Roy
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Post by Tonny on Mar 17, 2011 14:37:52 GMT -5
Guess it is one like this you are looking for. Read more about kick starters here micapeak.com/archives/re5/msg05031.html-Tonny  Picture of a RE5 delivered without the kickstarter, as mentioned in Sam's text on Micapeak.  |
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Post by supersaki on Mar 17, 2011 14:45:18 GMT -5
Mmm thats the one,nice!
Thanks Roy
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Post by ziggystardust on Mar 17, 2011 14:46:08 GMT -5
No it's not mine, the blue one belongs to Les of the Suzuki Owner's Club, the photos were taken a number of years ago by CMM.
As I remember the very early kickstart had a slightly different crank to it. Oh!, just noticed Tonny has posted a photo of it, no I don't have one of these.
Do we still get an explanation of your RE5 knowledge?
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Post by supersaki on Mar 17, 2011 16:13:54 GMT -5
There are no secrets,I have bean involved with RE5`s for almost 30 years on and off through my interest in rotary bikes.
I am no longer interested in modern bikes,they just don`t do it for me.My thirst for knowledge in unusual bikes keeps me interested in the RE5 and other rarity's like it.
Having more than 30 years experience as a motorcycle mechanic helps me along the way most off the time, but i still get stuck from time to time,and that`s what makes it fun.(I think!!)
Regards Roy
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Post by wayne on Mar 17, 2011 16:51:42 GMT -5
Wow ! That was impressive. I never expected a definitive answer to that one. Can't thank you enough SuperSaki. I can go back and finish the job which is a bit of a psychological turning point as engine bits can now start re-entering the frame.
And thanks Redbug2, that was a good suggestion sans a definitive answer.
I suspected as much but I have a very early parts book (still shows kickstarter lever as an option), another one dated Oct 74 and a 1976 book and they all show the part. Couldn't reassemble someone else's gearbox with a bit missing.
Many many thanks, what a fabulous resource this board is.
Wayne
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